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Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events throughout the city, a tradition dating back to 1911. In 2025, Milwaukee will once again celebrate this great American holiday with parades, picnics, games, talent contests, fireworks and more!
The Milwaukee Fourth of July Commission has selected the 2025 Theme:
PLEASE CELEBRATE SAFELY - REMEMBER THAT FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE
Below are the parks that participated in 2024's 4th of July Celebrations by hosting daytime activities and/or fireworks displays. You may click on an individual park to view their Program, where available.
2024 PARKS
Alcott Park
3751 S 97th ST
Enderis Playfield
2978 N 72nd ST
Gordon Park
2828 N HUMBOLDT BLVD
Humboldt Park
3000 S HOWELL AVE
Jackson Park
3500 W FOREST HOME AVE
King Center
1531 W VLIET ST
Lake Park
Lincoln Park
1301 W HAMPTON AVE
Mitchell Park
524 S LAYTON BLVD
Noyes Park
8235 GOOD HOPE RD
Washington Park
1859 N 40th ST
Wilson Park
1601 W HOWARD AVE
809 North Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202-3617
414-286-8833
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414-286-5800
414-286-5467
If you would be interested in serving on the 4th of July Commission, and would like to be considered for any vacant seats, please CLICK HERE to fill out the form for Mayoral Appointments.
Milwaukee's 4th of July Celebration would not be possible without the support and cooperation of Milwaukee County Parks. Additional support provided by Milwaukee Public Schools recreation division.
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